Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . Yet Arthur would not eat until they were all served. He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy. He was happy with his life; he cared little For lying in bed or sitting still for a long time, His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain. And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep, That he had assumed in his noble way: he would not eat On such a holiday until he had been told A tale all new of some wonderful event . . . Which textual evidence best supports the conclusion that Arthur respects tradition?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . "By God,” the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, The whole of the covenant I asked of the King: Only now you must swear to me, upon your word, That you will expect, for yourself, wherever you manage To find me on earth, to be repaid in kind For what you accord me today before this high company.” Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain, sitting next to the Queen, Bowed to the King then: "I will keep my words plain. I ask for this battle to be mine.” "If you please, glorious lord,” Gawain said to the King, "I will turn from this table and stand by you there, If I may do that without discourtesy, And without displeasing my liege lady, I would come to your counsel before your great court…” What chivalric value does Gawain display in the excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . The knight on his horse turned in his saddle, And wildly he flashed his red eyes around, Arched his bristling bright-green eyebrows, And waved his beard, waiting to see who would stand up. When no one would answer him, he gave a loud cough And stretched as a lord might, and made ready to speak. What statement best describes the knight’s actions?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . "No, I tell you in good faith, it is not a fight I have come for. These are nothing but beardless boys around this bench. If I were buckled in armor on a big horse, There is no man here strong enough to be worth riding against. And so in this court I call for a Christmas game . . .” What chivalric value does the Green Knight display in the excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . Pick up your grim tool now And let us see how you handle it.” "Gladly, sir, I promise you,” Gawain said, stroking it. The Green Knight takes his stand without lingering And bends his head a little to show the skin. He laid his long graceful locks across his crown, Leaving the naked neck bare and ready. Which statement best describes the Green Knight’s chivalric values?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . This King was staying at Camelot at Christmastime With many fair lords and the most beautiful ladies And the whole high brotherhood of the Round Table In happy festivity and the high revels of the season. What element of medieval court culture is evident in the excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . The King, bold by nature, Went up to that huge man And said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless. What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted. No knight I know is afraid of your great words. Give me your ax now, in the name of God, And I shall grant the boon that you have requested.” He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand. Which statement best describes the King’s actions?
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, Of Toulouse red, and many Tharsian tapestries Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels That would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. The most beautiful there was the Queen, Flashing her gray eye. No one had ever seen Anyone lovelier in his day. Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever?
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